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Current traffic around Nenthead

The following traffic incidents and congestion for Nenthead have been reported by Highways England, Traffic Scotland, Traffic Wales or Transport for London (TfL) in the last two hours:

CONGESTION
Location: The M6 northbound exit slip at junction J41 (Wigton) .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 01:00 and 01:15 on 24 Jan 2026.
Nearest town: 19.03 miles from Nenthead. CLEARED @ 01:04


There are no current incidents in this location.

Roadworks

ROAD WORKS
Location: The A66 westbound between the junctions with the A685 and the A6 .
Reason: Emergency Roadside Drains works.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 05:00 on 24 Jan 2026.
Nearest town: 15.9 miles from Nenthead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A66 eastbound between the junctions with the A6 and the A685 .
Reason: Emergency Roadside Drains works.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 05:00 on 24 Jan 2026.
Nearest town: 15.59 miles from Nenthead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A66 eastbound between the A685 and the junction with the A1M .
Lane closures: Lane two is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 05:00 on 8 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.68 miles from Nenthead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A66 westbound between the A1M and the junction with the A685 .
Lane closures: Lane two is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 05:00 on 8 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.51 miles from Nenthead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound exit slip at junction J40 (Penrith) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: from 22:00 on 23 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 31 Jan 2026.
Nearest town: 18.83 miles from Nenthead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound exit slip at junction J40 (Penrith) .
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 05:00 on 24 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 18.83 miles from Nenthead. CLEARED @ 00:19
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound between junctions J39 (Shap) and J40 (Penrith) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 are closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 24 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There are two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.58 miles from Nenthead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A69 eastbound between the A6079 north of Hexham and the junction with the A68 west of Corbridge.
Lane closures: Lane two is closed.
Reason: Bridge repairs.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 13:00 on 25 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.84 miles from Nenthead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A66 eastbound between the junctions with the A6 and the A685 .
Reason: Roadworks scheme.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: from 20:03 on 16 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 21 Feb 2026.
Nearest town: 17.4 miles from Nenthead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A66 westbound between the junctions with the A685 and the A6 .
Reason: Roadworks scheme.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: from 20:03 on 16 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 21 Feb 2026.
Nearest town: 15.82 miles from Nenthead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J40 (Penrith) and J39 (Shap) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 30 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 31 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.78 miles from Nenthead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J42 (Carlisle) and J41 (Wigton) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Emergency roadside drains works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 07:00 on 29 Jan 2026 to 00:00 on 31 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.93 miles from Nenthead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J42 (Carlisle) and J41 (Wigton) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Emergency roadside drains works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 27 Jan 2026 to 05:00 on 29 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.37 miles from Nenthead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound between junctions J41 (Wigton) and J42 (Carlisle) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Emergency roadside drains works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 27 Jan 2026 to 17:00 on 29 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.31 miles from Nenthead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A66 eastbound between the junctions with the A685 and the A1M .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Emergency roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 08:00 on 28 Jan 2026 to 16:30 on 28 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.21 miles from Nenthead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound between junctions J41 (Wigton) and J42 (Carlisle) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Emergency roadside drains works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 07:00 on 25 Jan 2026 to 17:00 on 27 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.81 miles from Nenthead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A69 westbound between the junctions with the A686 and the A6071 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 28 Jan 2026 to 30 Jan 2026.
Nearest town: 15.11 miles from Nenthead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A69 eastbound between the junctions with the A6071 and the A686 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 28 Jan 2026 to 30 Jan 2026.
Nearest town: 15.37 miles from Nenthead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A66 eastbound between the junctions with the A6 and the A685 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 5 Feb 2026 to 06:00 on 6 Feb 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 11 Feb 2026 to 13 Feb 2026.
Nearest town: 15.08 miles from Nenthead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A66 eastbound between the junctions with the A6 and the A685 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 2 Feb 2026 to 06:00 on 3 Feb 2026.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 4 Feb 2026 to 06:00 on 5 Feb 2026.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 10 Feb 2026 to 06:00 on 11 Feb 2026.
Nearest town: 14.68 miles from Nenthead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A66 eastbound between the junctions with the A6 and the A685 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 3 Feb 2026 to 06:00 on 4 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 14.48 miles from Nenthead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A66 eastbound between the junctions with the A6 and the A685 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 26 Jan 2026 to 30 Jan 2026.
Nearest town: 15.55 miles from Nenthead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A66 westbound between the A685 and the junction with the A6 .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 26 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 13 Feb 2026.
Nearest town: 14.34 miles from Nenthead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A66 westbound between the junctions with the A685 and the A6 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 5 Feb 2026 to 06:00 on 6 Feb 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 11 Feb 2026 to 13 Feb 2026.
Nearest town: 14.95 miles from Nenthead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A66 westbound between the junctions with the A685 and the A6 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 2 Feb 2026 to 06:00 on 3 Feb 2026.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 4 Feb 2026 to 06:00 on 5 Feb 2026.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 10 Feb 2026 to 06:00 on 11 Feb 2026.
Nearest town: 14.5 miles from Nenthead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A66 westbound between the junctions with the A685 and the A6 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 2 Feb 2026 to 06:00 on 3 Feb 2026.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 4 Feb 2026 to 06:00 on 5 Feb 2026.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 10 Feb 2026 to 06:00 on 11 Feb 2026.
Nearest town: 14.5 miles from Nenthead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A66 westbound between the junctions with the A685 and the A6 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 26 Jan 2026 to 30 Jan 2026.
Nearest town: 15.32 miles from Nenthead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A66 eastbound between the A6 and the junction with the A685 .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 26 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 13 Feb 2026.
Nearest town: 15.55 miles from Nenthead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A66 eastbound between the junctions with the A6 and the A685 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 3 Feb 2026 to 06:00 on 4 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.44 miles from Nenthead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A66 westbound between the junctions with the A685 and the A6 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 2 Feb 2026 to 06:00 on 3 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.34 miles from Nenthead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A66 eastbound between the junctions with the A6 and the A685 .
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 24 Jan 2026.
Nearest town: 16.34 miles from Nenthead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A66 westbound between the junctions with the A685 and the A6 .
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 24 Jan 2026.
Nearest town: 15.82 miles from Nenthead.

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Location: northbound exit slip at junction J41 (Wigton) .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 01:00 and 01:15 on 24 January 2026.
Nearest town: 19.03 miles from Nenthead.

54.69--2.79

Location: westbound between the junctions with the A685 and the A6 .

Due to: Emergency Roadside Drains works.



Period : expect disruption until 05:00 on 24 January 2026.
Nearest town: 15.9 miles from Nenthead.

54.54--2.38

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A6 and the A685 .

Due to: Emergency Roadside Drains works.



Period : expect disruption until 05:00 on 24 January 2026.
Nearest town: 15.59 miles from Nenthead.

54.54--2.4

Location: eastbound between the A685 and the junction with the A1M .

Lane Closures : Lane two is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 05:00 on 8 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.68 miles from Nenthead.

54.53--2.27

Location: westbound between the A1M and the junction with the A685 .

Lane Closures : Lane two is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 05:00 on 8 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.51 miles from Nenthead.

54.52--2.22

Location: southbound exit slip at junction J40 (Penrith) .

Due to: Roadworks scheme.



Period : from 22:00 on 23 January 2026 to 06:00 on 31 January 2026.
Nearest town: 18.83 miles from Nenthead.

54.66--2.76

Location: southbound exit slip at junction J40 (Penrith) .

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 05:00 on 24 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 18.83 miles from Nenthead.

54.66--2.76

Location: northbound between junctions J39 (Shap) and J40 (Penrith) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 are closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 24 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There are two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.58 miles from Nenthead.

54.62--2.72

Location: eastbound between the A6079 north of Hexham and the junction with the A68 west of Corbridge.

Lane Closures : Lane two is closed.

Due to: Bridge repairs.



Period : expect disruption until 13:00 on 25 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.84 miles from Nenthead.

54.98--2.04

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A6 and the A685 .

Due to: Roadworks scheme.



Period : from 20:03 on 16 January 2026 to 06:00 on 21 February 2026.
Nearest town: 17.4 miles from Nenthead.

54.66--2.73

Location: westbound between the junctions with the A685 and the A6 .

Due to: Roadworks scheme.



Period : from 20:03 on 16 January 2026 to 06:00 on 21 February 2026.
Nearest town: 15.82 miles from Nenthead.

54.65--2.68

Location: southbound between junctions J40 (Penrith) and J39 (Shap) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 30 January 2026 to 06:00 on 31 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.78 miles from Nenthead.

54.65--2.76

Location: southbound between junctions J42 (Carlisle) and J41 (Wigton) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Emergency roadside drains works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 07:00 on 29 January 2026 to 00:00 on 31 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.93 miles from Nenthead.

54.74--2.81

Location: southbound between junctions J42 (Carlisle) and J41 (Wigton) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Emergency roadside drains works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 27 January 2026 to 05:00 on 29 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.37 miles from Nenthead.

54.75--2.82

Location: northbound between junctions J41 (Wigton) and J42 (Carlisle) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Emergency roadside drains works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 27 January 2026 to 17:00 on 29 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.31 miles from Nenthead.

54.75--2.82

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A685 and the A1M .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Emergency roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 08:00 on 28 January 2026 to 16:30 on 28 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.21 miles from Nenthead.

54.51--2.16

Location: northbound between junctions J41 (Wigton) and J42 (Carlisle) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Emergency roadside drains works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 07:00 on 25 January 2026 to 17:00 on 27 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.81 miles from Nenthead.

54.71--2.8

Location: westbound between the junctions with the A686 and the A6071 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 28 January 2026 to 30 January 2026.
Nearest town: 15.11 miles from Nenthead.

54.97--2.49

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A6071 and the A686 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 28 January 2026 to 30 January 2026.
Nearest town: 15.37 miles from Nenthead.

54.97--2.5

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A6 and the A685 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 5 February 2026 to 06:00 on 6 February 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 11 February 2026 to 13 February 2026.
Nearest town: 15.08 miles from Nenthead.

54.65--2.66

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A6 and the A685 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 2 February 2026 to 06:00 on 3 February 2026.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 4 February 2026 to 06:00 on 5 February 2026.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 10 February 2026 to 06:00 on 11 February 2026.
Nearest town: 14.68 miles from Nenthead.

54.65--2.64

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A6 and the A685 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 3 February 2026 to 06:00 on 4 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 14.48 miles from Nenthead.

54.65--2.64

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A6 and the A685 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 26 January 2026 to 30 January 2026.
Nearest town: 15.55 miles from Nenthead.

54.65--2.67

Location: westbound between the A685 and the junction with the A6 .

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 26 January 2026 to 06:00 on 13 February 2026.
Nearest town: 14.34 miles from Nenthead.

54.65--2.63

Location: westbound between the junctions with the A685 and the A6 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 5 February 2026 to 06:00 on 6 February 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 11 February 2026 to 13 February 2026.
Nearest town: 14.95 miles from Nenthead.

54.65--2.65

Location: westbound between the junctions with the A685 and the A6 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 2 February 2026 to 06:00 on 3 February 2026.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 4 February 2026 to 06:00 on 5 February 2026.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 10 February 2026 to 06:00 on 11 February 2026.
Nearest town: 14.5 miles from Nenthead.

54.65--2.64

Location: westbound between the junctions with the A685 and the A6 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 2 February 2026 to 06:00 on 3 February 2026.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 4 February 2026 to 06:00 on 5 February 2026.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 10 February 2026 to 06:00 on 11 February 2026.
Nearest town: 14.5 miles from Nenthead.

54.65--2.64

Location: westbound between the junctions with the A685 and the A6 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 26 January 2026 to 30 January 2026.
Nearest town: 15.32 miles from Nenthead.

54.65--2.66

Location: eastbound between the A6 and the junction with the A685 .

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 26 January 2026 to 06:00 on 13 February 2026.
Nearest town: 15.55 miles from Nenthead.

54.65--2.67

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A6 and the A685 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 3 February 2026 to 06:00 on 4 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.44 miles from Nenthead.

54.65--2.63

Location: westbound between the junctions with the A685 and the A6 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 2 February 2026 to 06:00 on 3 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.34 miles from Nenthead.

54.65--2.63

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A6 and the A685 .

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 24 January 2026.
Nearest town: 16.34 miles from Nenthead.

54.65--2.69

Location: westbound between the junctions with the A685 and the A6 .

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 24 January 2026.
Nearest town: 15.82 miles from Nenthead.

54.65--2.68